I'm not really a big Springsteen guy. I'll listen to the music, but ... I didn't really get attached to it as much as, like, country artists. That's really who I listen to.

I just keep thinking about putting up good numbers, playing hard and winning games.

You surprise yourself on some balls off the bat. You don't think you have a chance to catch it. And then your natural ability just takes over.

Technology is ruled by two types of people: those who manage what they do not understand, and those who understand what they do not manage.

The first couple of years in the minors were tough for me. My numbers were there, but being away from home so young was tough.

I always dreamed of making it in baseball, but life has moved pretty quickly for me.

I think people keep baseballs in their cars, just to be prepared in case they see me. It's cool to get recognized in public; it's an incredible feeling.

I was always told that if people don't want a picture with you, or they don't want an autograph from you, that doesn't mean you're not doing anything good.

As a kid, I had this ultimate goal to be a teacher. I wanted to be a history teacher like my dad.

As I get older every year, I'm eating better. As a kid, who can turn down chips and candy? But I'm getting better.

No curfew. I live in the basement. I got everything I need. Home cooking ... it's awesome.

Be innovative and creative

There is always a gift in any challenge.

Online life is about premeditation.

When exploring London, you will come across lots of excitement by chance, so try to take everything in rather than just rushing around to all of the major tourist haunts.

The job of the press is to encourage debate, not to supply the public with information.

You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

Everyone can be discontented if he ignores his blessings and looks only at his burdens.

Knowing your own mind is the solution to all our problems.

The idea of losing someone that you love could throw you into a situation where you could not see your future and you really would be living in the past.